TECH BUYER’S GUIDE, December 2023 – Best mouses tested and compared on sound, price and build quality by the experts at Tech Magazine
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1. Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic
It looks outrageous, but it actually works. The wrist is held in a natural position, tilted slightly outwards, and the palm is supported in the position that medics agree is the best way to avoid wrist- and arm strain down the line. R1 000
2. Logitech Signature M650
This workhorse mouse is built for comfort and durability. The notched scroll wheel can freewheel to quickly scroll through extra-long documents, button functions can be customised, and it works with a USB dongle or Bluetooth. R580
3. Astrum MW280
Our favourite budget mouse has a delightful shape that supports your palm, seats your thumb comfortably, and has soft-touch finish on top and moulded textures on the sides for grip (not rubber that quickly gets grubby). R180
4. Logitech Pop
These colourful, aptly named mouses have a 4 000 DPI sensor for working accurately on creative projects, a programmable button, useful as a shortcut and a scroll wheel which freewheels through long documents when you give it a good flick. One AAA battery lasts over a year. R600
5. Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse
Ideal for highly mobile professionals, this mouse can be pressed flat, allowing it to slip easily into a bag or jacket pocket. Sensors replace the vulnerable mouse buttons and scroll wheel, and the BlueTrack sensor works on just about any surface. R2 200
